This president sent federal troops into Baltimore and Pittsburgh to put down the "Great Railroad Strike." This man's First Lady was known as "Lemonade Lucy" for her support of temperance. Despite his veto, the Bland-Allison Act was passed during his presidency, as were bills weakening the Force Acts passed to crack down the Ku Klux Klan. During his only presidential election, he actually received less electoral and popular votes than opponent Sam
This president sent federal troops into Baltimore and Pittsburgh to put down the "Great Railroad Strike." This man's First Lady was known as "Lemonade Lucy" for her support of temperance. Despite his veto, the Bland-Allison Act was passed during his presidency, as were bills weakening the Force Acts passed to crack down the Ku Klux Klan. During his only presidential election, he actually received less electoral and popular votes than opponent Samuel Tilden. For 10 points, name this president who took office by promising to end Reconstruction in the controversial "Compromise of1877."
This president sent federal troops into Baltimore and Pittsburgh to put down the "Great Railroad Strike.
Rutherford Birchard {Hayes}